There is so much discrimination in this world, let’s not add another in our workplace. A place where we work 9 hours a day, where equality should exist and promotions and opportunities should be presented to anyone because of his capabilities, not skin colour, not gender and definitely not sexual preference.
Tag: Abuse
Fair Hiring Practices: Does This Even Exist In The Job Market?
As I am edging towards my 40 years old (shocking, I know!), I wonder will it be too late or will I be phased out of the employable age when I decide to rejoin the workforce.
Sexual Harassment at A Workplace
I don’t know if it is common in your country but sexual harassment is extremely common in Asia, without the victims realizing that they are in danger of harassment. What you don’t know can’t hurt you, right? Wrong! It is wrong to ignore and avoid talking about sexual harassment in a workplace like many Asian…
Maternity Leave in Asia
As I was carrying my child, I was pondering about the entitled maternity leave that was offered in Malaysia. I know for a fact that Singapore provides 4 months of paid maternity leave for mothers and 2 weeks for the new dad. As for Malaysia, it is 60 consecutive days for the new mums. Some…
Comparing, Belittling and Competing
I have always thought that being a little competitive is always good for myself. However, it is a thin line between healthy comparison and belittling yourself. There is a saying in Chinese, 长他人志气 灭自己威风, meaning: lauding the spirit of your competitor and belittle that of your own. I always believe the biggest enemy is oneself…
Hateful Tactics that Sales Person Deploys
There are great sales folks that you might even vision yourself being friends with them or you are already awesome friends with them. And then…there is the other flip side of the coin, the sales folks who deploy hateful unethical tactics to lure customers like yourself to buy stuff or signing up services that you…
Whisper: I am obsessed with my secretary
*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous Kyla and I came from the same school however, we never really crossed path in the compound. Her being a few years my junior, probably hang out with the most popular clique in school while I was the school biggest wallflower. I was only…
